Washington Square

Washington Square is a 55+ community in La Plata, Maryland. This well-established community consists of 78 attached homes that provide active adults with a maintenance-free lifestyle. Residents also enjoy amenities that include a clubhouse. The convenient location in Central Maryland puts residents within one hour of both Washington, D.C. and Annapolis.

Active adults searching for low-maintenance attached homes for sale in La Plata, Maryland should see what Washington Square has to offer.

Washington Square Amenities & Lifestyle

Residents of Washington Square have access to amenities that include a community clubhouse with multipurpose gathering spaces.

Residents enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle thanks to a homeowners’ association that takes care of lawn care, exterior home maintenance, snow removal, and common area maintenance. With more free time, homeowners at Washington Square can enjoy spending time with family or pursuing new hobbies.

Washington Square Homes & Real Estate 

Built between 1999 and 2006, Washington Square consists of 78 attached homes total. Ideal for those who want to downsize, these one- and two-story attached homes range from 957 to 1,875 square feet with two or three bedrooms, one to three bathrooms, and attached one-car garages. 

Features in many homes include open-concept floor plans, spacious living rooms with fireplaces, kitchens with breakfast bars, primary suites with en-suite bathrooms and walk-in closets, and screened-in porches. Additional features in some homes include flex spaces, formal dining rooms, and breezeways. 

Surrounding Area 

Washington Square is located in La Plata, Maryland, about 33 miles south of Washington, D.C., putting residents within easy reach of daily needs and fun opportunities.

Residents of Washington Square find themselves close to any daily conveniences they need, including grocery stores such as Giant Food, Target, Safeway, Food Lion, and ALDI. Pharmacy needs can be met at CVS and Walgreens.

Washington Square is also close to multiple health care providers, including Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, CalvertHealth Medical Center, Howard University Hospital, Pembrooke Square Medical Center, and University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center.

When homeowners are looking for entertainment in the area, they can travel along Crain Highway, which is home to several restaurants, bars, and shops. There are also many attractions in the area, including George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the National Mall, International Spy Museum, the La Plata Train Station Museum, and the National Colonial Farm at Piscataway Park.

Homeowners who want to get outside will find plenty of options to explore in the area. There are multiple greenspaces and parks to choose from, including Laurel Springs Regional Park, La Plata Park, Tilghman Lake Park, Silver Linden Park, and Turkey Hill Park.

Golfers will also find multiple courses to play nearby, including White Plains Golf Course, Hawthorne Country Club, National Golf Club, Wicomico Shores Golf Course, and Greendale Golf Course.

Residents who want to visit nearby metropolitan areas are in luck, as they can drive an hour to Washington D.C. or Annapolis, providing easy access to everything these cities have to offer. For longer trips, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 45 minutes away.